Looking for STURDY sub $100 EDC knife

I'm gonna put my vote in for the Pacific Salt too in fully serrated. You might also want to check out the Tasman Salt, which is a hawkbill style blade. One of the best rope cutters out there and still very serviceable for most EDC tasks with the exception of cutting things on a cutting board. I carry mine every day IWB.

For a small EDC fixed blade, you can't go wrong with the Rat Cutlery RC-3. Awesome little blade that can be carried in several different ways including just dropped into a front pocket (how I carry mine for EDC).

Let us know what you settle on.
 
You specifically mention prying, don't get a spyderco. If you do and you post here that you broke the tip prying, all the spyderco dudes will be on you like white on rice. I'd pick womething with a more robust tip, maybe a junkyard dog, the bigger one has a 4" blade i believe.
 
Spyderco Calypso3 in VG10 steel.:thumbup:
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If prying with a spyderco is bad I'm not going to get a spyderco. I know knives are not designed to pry with, but I always end up prying with mine (too lazy to get a screwdriver / prybar I guess) so if I spend a lot on a knife I want one which can take some abuse.

Right now, I am looking at the Gerber Hinderer Rescue Knife. The blade is only 3.5", the pocket clip is in the wrong position and it's a big, hefty red knife, but it is designed for prying, it is fully serrated and the clothing cutter, window punch, oxygen valve wrench and toolkit could come in handy in an emergency onboard or offboard. And it would give me a whole lot more sympathy from police officers / judges when I tell them "It's a bright red fireman's knife" instead of "It's a stealthy tactical-utility knife" regardless of the fact that they are both legal.

I also really like the Benchmade 710. It seems like it has a sturdy point and it just looks extremely nice. However, it's too expensive. Shipping to Europe seems to be unbelievably expensive for knives in general so I really want to keep the price of the knife around $80, shipping will make that $100 if I look around for a good deal. Flashlights seem to ship a lot cheaper than knives.
 
> Shipping to Europe seems to be unbelievably expensive for knives in general so I really want to keep the price of the knife around $80, shipping will make that $100 if I look around for a good deal. Flashlights seem to ship a lot cheaper than knives.

You can ask to ship the knife in an "USPS Global Priority envelope", for if I remember well $12 they ship to many countries. Nearly all folders with some bubble wrap should fit these sturdy cardboard envelopes. I also ask to describe the contents as "tool" on the label (so the customs aren't too curious).
 
You could also keep your small SAK for prying and bottle and can opening and now enjoy a Spyderco Caly 3 with VG10 steel which was recommended a few times above. Iti's indeed one the modern classics, and sturdy. Or, since you like bigger knives a Spyderco Endura
 
Those Berettas looks alot like a Lone Wolf T1 and T2. A Harsey design, but less expensive, and clip-up carry. Is the quality as good as a Lone Wolf Harsey?
 
Billbo66 said:
Those Berettas looks alot like a Lone Wolf T1 and T2. A Harsey design, but less expensive, and clip-up carry. Is the quality as good as a Lone Wolf Harsey?
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I haven't used the Lone Wolf personally but I would guess it's pretty close.
 
For water work, I'd say (under 3") Salt 1, or the Tas Salt (Hawkbill blade for cutting rope, nets, line, etc).

If it's not totally water based, I'd go with the Delica for you. (All three knives are from Spyderco.)
 
As soon as I saw prying I start thinking fixed blade. A spyderco salt fixed blade would be a good choice in a saltwater environment. How about a sturdy belt knife like a BM rant bowie?
 
I've had some things going on lately which prevented me fom focusing on this. However, I've been able to think long and hard and I think I need a fixed blade. Screw EDC legality, I don't want to mess with a folder when it counts.

I think a stainless steel Mora craftsman knife may be what I'm looking for. It's not serrated, but a coarse stone can make that pretty much irrelevant and AFAIK those knives are tough as nails. And if I should break it I won't be out $100.
 
For excellent "bang for the buck," one of the Kershaw S60V Blur blems in the Exchange sub-forum. :thumbup:
 
It depends on if you're working on fresh water or the sea. For fresh water there are literally hundreds of good choices. For the corrosive environment of sea water I would highly recommend one of the Salt models by Spyderco. Their blades are made of H1 steel which is supposedly completely immune to rusting.

The Spyderco Delica or Endura with a ZDP-189 blade is also within your price limit. You wouldn't go wrong with either of them.
 
JBorneu said:
If prying with a spyderco is bad I'm not going to get a spyderco. I know knives are not designed to pry with, but I always end up prying with mine (too lazy to get a screwdriver / prybar I guess) so if I spend a lot on a knife I want one which can take some abuse.

Right now, I am looking at the Gerber Hinderer Rescue Knife. The blade is only 3.5", the pocket clip is in the wrong position and it's a big, hefty red knife, but it is designed for prying, it is fully serrated and the clothing cutter, window punch, oxygen valve wrench and toolkit could come in handy in an emergency onboard or offboard. And it would give me a whole lot more sympathy from police officers / judges when I tell them "It's a bright red fireman's knife" instead of "It's a stealthy tactical-utility knife" regardless of the fact that they are both legal.

I also really like the Benchmade 710. It seems like it has a sturdy point and it just looks extremely nice. However, it's too expensive. Shipping to Europe seems to be unbelievably expensive for knives in general so I really want to keep the price of the knife around $80, shipping will make that $100 if I look around for a good deal. Flashlights seem to ship a lot cheaper than knives.
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I would take one Spyderco over three of those Gerbers! Gerber used to be a good company but most of their current production leaves much to be desired in terms of quality.

No folder can take very much prying without loosening at the blade pivot, even if the tip manages to stay intact. If you really want to pry then get a fixed blade. Otherwise use your $80 to buy yourself three Byrd Catbyrds: they are really rugged and you won't feel too bad when you break them. Or get the yellow Salt if you want a brightly colored knife to make the police happy.
 
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